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Description
The 12 hectare of open water attract large flocks of waterfowl. The east lake is a great place to see impressive numbers of Лебедь-шипун, Кряква and Лысуха and diving birds such as Чомга. The west lake features a conservation area and is quieter than the east lake.
A small island can be found on the west lake an ideal secluded area for breeding birds. Each winter the lakes at Cosmeston attract large flocks of migrating wildfowl such as Чирок-свистунок, Хохлатая чернеть, Свиязь, Красноголовый нырок and Широконоска ducks also the star bird attraction, Большая выпь.
The west lake is the best place to spot the Серая цапля and occasionally Малая белая цапля, they usually stand completely still, near the reed beds waiting to catch any unsuspecting, passing fish. Many Большой баклан can be spotted on both lakes, these birds are excellent at swimming and fishing and can often be seen holding their wings out to dry after a busy diving session. Resident here all year is the spectacular Обыкновенный зимородок, often all that gives this wonderful bird away is a sharp call and a flash of electric blue as it dashes by.
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Access
Bus 94 will get you to Cosmeston Lakes Country Park.